Holiday in the Stockyards

Stockyards Rodeo Rink
Nov. 18, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025
Giddy up & glide! The Stockyards Rodeo Rink is back and better than ever for its third year!  The 4,000+ sq. ft. professional ice skating rink will take over the lawn of the Livestock Exchange Building.

Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, Nov. 29
The holiday festivities kick off when Cowboy Santa makes his grand arrival to the Stockyards. Welcome him in his stagecoach following the 11:30am cattle drive and stick around to enjoy a day chocked full of fun. Enjoy the rodeo rink, get your photo taken with Cowboy Santa, and listen to stories from Mrs. Claus ahead of the special tree lighting ceremony at 6pm.

Photos with Cowboy Santa
Nov. 29 – Dec. 24
He’ll be available every Tuesday–Sunday (including Monday, 12/23) from 11am–7pm & on Christmas Eve from 11am–4pm. You can find him in Cowboy Santa’s Workshop on the RFD-TV Lawn. Book here.

Mrs. Claus Story Time
Nov. 29 – Dec. 24
Gather 'round and listen to Mrs. Claus’ tales in Cowboy Santa’s Workshop on the Cowgirl Channel West Lawn. She’ll be available 12:30pm, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 every Friday through Sunday, Nov. 29 – Dec. 24 (including Monday Dec. 16, Tuesday Dec. 17, & Monday Dec. 23).

The Polar Express Cliburn Family Concert Series
Nov. 30–Dec. 1
Cliburn Family Concerts produces family-friendly musical experiences that emphasize wonder, discovery, and exploration.  Celebrate the wonder and spirit of the holidays as you travel to the North Pole to visit Santa’s home. This one-of-a-kind show features dynamic narration and illustrations from Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved classic book, The Polar Express, with accompanying, hopeful musical interludes and a few surprises.

Christmas in the Stockyards
Saturday, Dec. 7, 11am–8pm
Kick off the holidays at the 23rd annual Christmas in the Stockyards featuring Sounds of the Season, Reindeer Games, Festive Activities, Photos with Cowboy Santa, Mrs. Claus Story time, and a spectacular Christmas Parade at 4pm.

Hotel Drover's 12 Days of Drover
Dec. 13–24
As a beloved annual tradition, Hotel Drover is bringing back its 12 Days of Drover programming. Each day, hotel guests only will have the opportunity to interact with live reindeer, snap photos with Cowboy Santa, and enjoy holiday-inspired treats from 5–8pm in The Backyard.

Find more family fun events every day of the week at dfwchild.com/calendar.